The GIFs of Weekend Projects
A small collection of the GIFs made for our Weekend Projects series of beginner-friendly electronics projects. Because some concepts are best explained in GIF format!
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Let’s Rock! with Weekend Projects and the MonoBox Powered Speaker
Build a small powered speaker to amplify your portable music player, and install everything inside a cigar box or an enclosure of your own design.
Repeat After Me: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
Weekend Projects maker Mauricio writes in with his version of the Repeat After Me: A Mintronics Memory Game, built with his own LED configuration reminiscent of games of yore.
Chuck’s Custom Tremolo Box Uses Upcycled Dummy Discs
Weekend Projects maker Chuck writes in with his custom Optical Tremolo Box, turning light-programmable waveforms into unique audio effects. He demonstrates four audio effects made by patterns drawn or painted onto re-used clear polycarbonate dummy discs from CD spindles.
Calling All Covert Operators – Build a Bug with Weekend Projects
Build a wireless “bug” by combining an amplified listener with a short-range FM transmitter. Hide the circuit in a book or other discreet object.
Build a Basic Infrared Motion Alarm with Weekend Projects
Build a motion-sensing alarm by combining a few common components: an Arduino, a PIR sensor, a piezo buzzer, and a breadboard. All you need is some jumper wire to connect them all, and the software to run it.
In the Maker Shed: Getting Started with Arduino Kit
Are you interested in learning more about Arduino but don’t know where to begin? Check out the Getting Started with Arduino Kit available in the Maker Shed!
